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Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. A lifelong Mainer and graduate of the University of Southern Maine, she has worked as a journalist since 2005 and joined the paper as a staff writer in 2012. During her time with the Press Herald, Gillian has told the stories of everyday Mainers and tackled issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness. She enjoys telling compelling stories that help people better understand and connect with the communities and people around them. In her free time, Gillian loves spending time with her husband and family, hand embroidery, and hunting for vintage treasure at flea markets and antique stores.
Auction will end an era of full hearts โ and stomachs โ at Ashley’s Restaurant in Arundel
The hole-in-the-wall on Route 111 leaves a 25-year legacy of ‘good food, good friends and good times.’
Portland police say shooting that wounded 2 was not a crime
Police blame reckless handling of a weapon in a vehicle for the accidental shooting Sunday.
Portland police charge Portland teenager with murder in Bayside shooting
Tyrese Collins was free on bail when police say he shot Jack Wilson, who had been staying at the Oxford Street Shelter.
Power is restored to thousands in Freeport after transmission line goes down
More than 4,200 homes and businesses were affected early this morning.
Hoss and Mary to open food trailer at Congdon’s After Dark in Wells
They plan to serve up their popular ‘tasty grub’ at least five days a week this summer.
Sanford man fired gun in confrontation with neighbors, police say
Bruce Hunter, 53, allegedly got into an argument with neighbors and threatened to shoot them.
Berwick couple face bottle-stealing charges
A community member alerted police the couple might be stealing from a school donation bin.
Maine man still in critical condition after being shot by troopers following 20-hour standoff
Maine State Police say they used an explosive to draw Michael Grendell, 61, from his home in Dixmont, and he was shot after picking up a firearm.
Convicted murderer dies in Maine State Prison
Ashton L. Moores, 70, was serving multiple life sentences for the 2007 killing of Christina Simonin.